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Winsage
August 18, 2026

China reportedly orders state agencies to uninstall its government-only edition of Windows 10 — Beijing accelerates planned retirement over data security concerns

China's Ministry of State Security has directed state-linked organizations to remove a tailored version of Windows 10 from their systems, expediting a planned phase-out initially set for February 2027. This directive is driven by data security concerns, although specific vulnerabilities were not disclosed. The customized version, developed by C&M Information Technologies (CMIT), is based on Windows 10 Enterprise but modified to exclude consumer features and ensure updates remain within China. Since its launch in 2017, it has been used by various central agencies. The Chinese government has also encouraged the elimination of foreign-branded computers, leading to the emergence of domestic operating systems. Despite these efforts, as of July 2026, Windows held an 87.64% share of desktop web traffic in China, with Windows 10 accounting for 43.56% of usage. Approximately two in five Chinese desktops still run an unsupported version of Microsoft's software.
Confusion as Nepal bans unregistered social media sites
AppWizard
September 5, 2025

Confusion as Nepal bans unregistered social media sites

The Nepalese government announced a shutdown of 26 unregistered social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp, following a Cabinet decision that mandated all social media operators register within a week. The shutdown is based on a directive from the Ministry of Communication and a Supreme Court ruling that required social media platforms to register and comply with local regulations. Many users expressed their frustration on social media, and there was a significant increase in downloads of alternative messaging apps like Viber. The government stated that discussions with social media companies had not led to compliance, prompting the decision to block these platforms. Digital rights advocates criticized the government's approach, suggesting that regulatory frameworks should be pursued through parliamentary legislation instead. Social media accounts for nearly 80 percent of total internet traffic in Nepal, with 13.5 million active Facebook users. The sudden ban has raised concerns among small business owners who rely on these platforms for marketing. Previous platform bans in Nepal have seen reversals, indicating a pattern of temporary shutdowns.
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